Mekong Delta conflict

Question 1

Which 6 nations are involved in the Mekong delta conflict?

Answer 1

China
Myanmar
Loas
Cambodia
Thailand
Vietnam

Question 2

Why is there conflict regarding the Mekong delta?

Answer 2

Nations have individual plans to dam the sections under their ownership
Damming may prove harmful for nearby nations

Question 3

Which nation is least affected by the damming proposals?

Answer 3

Myanmar

Question 4

How would Laos be affected by damming?

Answer 4

90% of population depends on Mekong for agriculture
Most water comes from tributaries
Damming would reduce flow downstream

Question 4

Why do China plan to dam the Mekong?

Answer 4

Generate hydro-electric power
Encourage economic development in poorest regions

Question 5

Why do Thailand plan to dam the Mekong?

Answer 5

Economic development
Dam provision would aid rural development + stem flow of rural-urban migration

Question 6

How would Cambodia be affected by damming?

Answer 6

Potential economic development in places
Dependent on river for annual flooding or rice fields, may become unable to do so if source is blocked
Villagers displaced from fertile land behind river

Question 7

How would Vietnam be affected by damming?

Answer 7

Further reduction in river flow into the nation
10% already lost